The average train between Gainsborough and London takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Gainsborough and London. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:05 PM which arrives into London at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to London. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at London station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Gainsborough to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Gainsborough to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Gainsborough to London train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Gainsborough and London is 213 km. The road distance is 238 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.